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Check the Status of the Law in Your State

Find out more about the laws in your state

LEGEND This map generalizes complex state laws and does not replace reading state laws. Click on individual states of interest for more detail.

Red:

It is illegal to perform individualized nutrition counseling unless licensed or exempt. Effectively only RDs are eligible for licensure.

Orange:

It is illegal to perform individualized nutrition counseling unless licensed or exempt. There is a non-RD pathway for licensure. Check for exemptions.

Yellow:

It is legal for all to perform individualized nutrition counseling. Effectively, only RDs are eligible for state recognition.

Green:

It is legal for all to perform individualized nutrition counseling; there may be restrictions on medical nutrition therapy.

Disclaimer: Neither this map nor the information on individual state pages constitutes legal or career advice. This is a preliminary interpretation of language of state statutes and regulations, and cannot substitute for legal counsel.

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